Open AccessAssessment of Ileostomy Output Using Telemedicine: A Feasibility Trial
Author(s) -
Brian Keith Bednarski,
Rebecca Slack,
Matthew H.G. Katz,
Y. Nancy You,
John Papadopolous,
Miguel A. Rodrı́guez-Bigas,
John M. Skibber,
Surena F. Matin,
George J. Chang
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
diseases of the colon and rectum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 162
eISSN - 1530-0358
pISSN - 0012-3706
DOI - 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000945
Subject(s) - medicine , ileostomy , telemedicine , emergency medicine , perioperative , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , surgery , health care , economics , economic growth
Ileostomies are a routine part of the care of patients with rectal cancer, but are associated with significant risk for dehydration, readmission, and acute kidney injury. Telemedicine has proven beneficial in decreasing readmission in chronic medical illnesses, but its utility in patients with an ileostomy is not well studied.